Jamie Oliver was in Toronto for just one night and he cooked up a storm for 3,000 of his favourite fans. Organized by The Art of Cooking and presented by The Food Network, Oliver came, saw and conquered the bedazzled crowd. The Naked Chef was in town promoting his new book and program “Jamie’s America.” […]
Yorkville has just landed a great boutique by a great Canadian designer. Kimberly Newport-Mimran’s Pink Tartan, which is perhaps every preppy girl’s dream line, opened its first-ever store, Seventy Seven, on Saturday at what used to be the Paisley Shop on 77 Yorkville Avenue (at Bellair). Defined as a “Life Style Concept” store, it not only Pink Tartan’s entire line, but […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz The biggest complaint I heard from people lining up for the Lanvin (Hearts) H&M event today (Saturday) was the fact that they didn’t know that the stores were opening early for the event (Lanvin for H&M launched today in North America, but will go to the rest of the world on Tuesday, November 23). However, a wrist […]
The Food and Wine Expo opened at Toronto’s Metro Convention Centre on Thursday, November 18, and will run until Sunday, November 21. This annual event features vendors from all over the world, in both the food and drink industries as well as demonstrations and seminars. Of note this year include appearances by celebrity chefs David […]
Cynthia Cheng Mintz The latest in yummy desserts and stylish cakes has arrived in Toronto’s Leslieville area. Bobbette & Belle, owned by pastry and dessert veterans, Allyson Meredith Bobbitt and Sarah Bell, opened its doors to the public on November 13 to line-ups waiting to go in. Located on Queen Street East, two blocks east of Jones Street, […]
Connie Limoncelli Most people want to live in a beautiful home even if they don’t always have the skills, know-how or budget to make that happen. Enter Hillary Keech of Modest Designs a firm whose ethos is centred on the idea that gorgeous interiors can be had no matter your budget. Case in point, the […]
The Frocktail Party was back for a second year, and this fundraising silent auction was an unqualified success. The 2010 Committee consisting of Jessica Oliver, Ali Reid, Jen Foster, Sabrina Carr, Christina Perreault, Vanessa Oliver, Lorraine Forster, Amy Douglas, Jackie Harkness, Dia Makrimichalos, Ashley Audet, Stephanie English, Rachel Hulme, Cachelle Odette Fry and Jen Riley […]
Using the True Random Generator, we have chosen the receipient of the ESPRIT glittens! They will be going to “Banhannas”! Congratulations and thanks to everyone for entering. DelectablyChic! and Shorty Stories will be collaborating for more giveaways soon!
If it looks like email, feels like email and works like email, it’s email. Sorry, but whatever Mark Zuckerberg calls it, the new @facebook.com service announced today is a form of email, even if it integrates instant messaging, texting and so forth. Having seen the screenshots of what this service is going to look like, […]
For the month of November, we’ve been featuring some of the top 2011 wedding dress trends we witnessed at WCCS in New York. For the next few weeks, we’re going to dive into each of those trends, highlighting how you can rock the trend for less. (for more, please click here for Smartbride Boutique)
